Freeney has torn quad

Dwight Freeney’s first season in San Diego is in jeopardy because of a torn quad, a person with knowledge of the linebacker’s injury told USA TODAY Sports on Monday. The person requested anonymity because the team has not yet announced the injury.

The Chargers are still evaluating the severity of the injury.

Freeney signed with the Chargers after 11 seasons in Indianapolis. In three and a half games so far with San Diego, he already had a half-sack.

Freeney injury such a downer. Hall of Fame player that was having a great second act in SD.

It is a significant blow to the Chargers. Freeney, an outside linebacker who almost always lined up at end, was their best rusher off the edge. Against Dallas, Freeney’s absence meant more snaps for Larry English and rookie Tourek Williams. On the practice squad is Thomas Keiser, a third-year player who in 2011 had four sacks with the Panthers.

At 33, this won’t be an easy injury for Freeney to rebound from. But he’s got guaranteed money coming to him.

On Dwight Freeney: Signed a contract guaranteeing him $4.75M in 2013. Was a fair deal for both sides. Means Freeney gets paid either way now